This is an address delivered by Edward Everett on the April 19, 1835 in Lexington, Massachusetts. This address was given to commemorate the Battle of Lexington in 1775 which began the Revolutionary War.

As you read Washington's closing thoughts at the end of his second administration, notice the principles that apply to all government, at all times. We have also added an outline and a select vocabulary for your convenience.

"During the War of 1812, the House and Senate passed a resolution requesting that the President recommend a day of national public humiliation and prayer, which President James Madison did by proclamation on July 9, 1812."

"Daniel Webster persuasively reasons for the peoples' right to establish qualifications for their elected officials and acknowledges the importance of Massachusetts' ""respect and attachment to Christianity."""